2011 Map of Stack Rocks

About this map

Stack Rocks and the distinctive Rock Wall formation characterize this high-plains landscape along the Montana-Wyoming border in Carter County. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of waterways, including Thompson Creek, North Thompson Creek, and the East Fork Little Powder River. A notable human imprint on the land is the series of water management features with whimsical playing-card names, such as Ace of Diamonds Dam, Jack of Spades Dam, and the Queen of Hearts Dam. These structures, along with the Gerald Craft Number 6 Dam, suggest a landscape focused on ranching and water conservation in an arid environment. The presence of Ridge Rd provides one of the few named transport corridors through this drainage-rich territory, which also includes Coal Creek and Short Creek.